Rufus King


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  • Rufus King represented Massachusetts in the Constitutional Convention.
  • King wrote detailed notes during the convention about his opinions and other delegate's opinions.
  • After the Constitutional Convention, King worked on ratifying The Constitution.
  • He wanted a national union.
  • He worked to secure the body's approval of the Constitution.
  • Rufus King was in favor of the present Constitution.
  • He believed that all men should be able to vote, and that a man's ability to vote shouldn't be based on how much money he has.

Bibliography
Rufus King. Shaping The Constitution In Philadelphia. Web. 9 Oct. 2009. <http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/topic/121.htm>
"Rufus King."
Rufus King. N.p., Oct. nd. Web. 13 Oct. 2009.

"RUFUS KING."
Rufus King. n.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2009. <http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/king.htm>.

King, Rufus. "Avalon Project-Notes of Rufus King in the Federal Convention of 1787."
Avalon Project. n.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2009. <http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/king.asp>.

"Rufus King."
ColonialHall.com. 1 Jan. 2004. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://colonialhall.com/king/king.php>.